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PIZZELLA FAMILY MALBEC 2021 Sustainable, Mendoza
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer LA POSTA
A REPEAT of the recommended 2021 (**/**+) was released on December 17, 2022 at $17.95. Intense deep purple colour. Fresh, juicy, ripe black cherry nose with some spicy, gently cedary notes. Dry, medium bodied, spicy, plummy-black-cherry flavours with a lingering, gently cedary, fairly high acid finish. This 2021 was vinified in a similar manner as the 2020 - 50%was aged in 100% French oak barrels (10% new barrel and 40% second and third use barrels) and 50% in stainless steel tanks. This ready-to-drink, crowd-pleaser has 13.5% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar. CSPC 166298
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Tri Alt
Country Argentina
Region
Rating **/**+(88.5 points)
Bright, Ripe, Juicy
LCBO Text Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
TASTING NOTE: Blueberries and cherries with walnuts and blackberries, too. Medium body, firm tannins and a creamy texture. Tension and focus. Real malbec character. Excellent price. Sustainable. Drink now. Score - 93 (jamessuckling.com, May 3, 2022) Price $ 17.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - May 27, 2023
Cases bought 980 (12 bottles per case)

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